Northern Illinois forward Noah McCarty (11) talks to his teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in DeKalb, Ill. Northern Illinois won 77-75. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northern Illinois forward Noah McCarty (11), second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning basket against Buffalo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in DeKalb, Ill. Northern Illinois won 77-75. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northern Illinois head coach Mark Montgomery talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in DeKalb, Ill. Northern Illinois won 77-75. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northern Illinois guard Eugene German (10) drives to the basket against Buffalo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in DeKalb, Ill. Northern Illinois won 77-75. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)